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WILL RE-OPEN IN APRIL 2026 FOR THE OZARK FOLK CENTER’S SEASON. SEASONAward-winning restaurant serving up Southern style cuisine at the Ozark Folk Center State Park, located one mile north of downtown Mountain View, Arkansas. The Skillet is known for its excellent hospitality, scenic dining rooms, rustic appeal, and famous fried chicken buffets. Four stars on Tripadvisor.
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Address: 1032 Park Ave, Mountain View, AR 72560
Phone: (870) 269-3139
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Skillet Restaurant at Ozark Folk Center | Arkansas State Parks
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The Skillet Restaurant @ Ozark Folk Center State Park – Arkansas.com
The Skillet Restaurant at the Ozark Folk Center State Park is nestled atop a wooded hill and features large windows in a glass-enclosed cedar and stone dining …
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Sorry, folks! The Skillet Restaurant in Mountain View is CLOSED for the season but will re-open Nov. 7 & 8 (from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) for the …
Reviews
Dakota Franks
It was a very peaceful environment with a good and affordable buffet option. There was a trail beside the restaurant too. Lots of parking and lots of great food options from southern style sides and entrees to a salad bar, soup, and several dessert options. Check this place out if you are in the area! It’s very nice!
… moreCynthia Lockhart
Amazing ambiance ! We watch the squirrels on the squirrel swings, the hummingbirds and chipmunks while we dine on perfect fried chicken, with all the fixings. Buffet is substantial and all was delicious. Chicken tenders, green beans, mac & cheese, mashed potatoes , okra, ham and beans, and my favorite chicken and dumplings-so good, or my other favorite fried catfish and yummy cornbread, or my other favorite blackberry cobbler. Service is excellent too. Restaurant is very clean. We come a few times a year when visiting Mtn View. Never disappoints. Ask for a table near the windows. The entire restaurant is surrounded by windows.
… moreKelly Galipeau
Great little salad bar. Super fresh and homemade items. I had the chicken fried chicken with mashed potatoes and white gravy. I enjoyed it. Another person at our table ordered the hamburger steak with brown gravy and fries and enjoyed it. Another friend ordered the “World Famous Stir-fry “. She said it was awful. It looked totally over cooked to me. Our server was very nice about it and offered to bring her something else. Blackberry Cobbler and ice cream was her choice! And she really enjoyed that! They did not charge her for her meal. It’s a lovely room to sit in with windows all around. There are multiple squirrel feeders outside the window that were entertaining to watch while we ate. The employees were super nice and were very attentive.
… moreSabrina Aimee Elizabeth
This was a great experience for our family! The service was very kind, caring, and friendly. The food was tasty. More than anything though, we enjoyed watching the wildlife from the windows! The squirrels were cracking us up the whole time. Will come again for sure!
… moreTaylor Smith
I stopped in to have dinner while in town and was pleasantly surprised. The pictures on Google were what brought me in, but the place itself kept me here. The food looked a little pricey when looking at the menu, but the quality and portion sizes make it well worth it. I ordered the fried jalapeño chips, ozark onion, and the fried chicken with potatoes and gravy and the homemade rolls. All of it was great, and my server, Marlena, was superb. I’d suggest everyone stop by at least once for some good food and a great atmosphere.
… moreAnita Humphries
I can’t say enough about how wonderful this place is. Beautiful surroundings, the friendliest of services, and good food.
… moreSusan Ferguson
I would come back here for the view before the food. Such a beautiful setting, but the food was average at best. My husband got the bison burger and it was much better than my bland chicken and waffles sandwich with soggy sweet potato tots. The highlight was watching the squirrels and birds right outside the windows.
… moreRichard Harpe
Do you want to eat with the wildlife of Arkansas, then you have found the PERRFECT place! We not only enjoyed our delicious meals but also got to watch the squirrels and humming birds enjoy theirs as well. The restaurant is located in the forrest off the beaten path. Trust me, you’ll love it.
… moreAmy Bean
This is a must place to eat. The food was so good. Great friendly staff
… moreArkansas mama
We ate here for Blue Grass and Fried Chicken. The food was pretty good for a buffet. The people working here are very friendly and it’s got a nice southern feel.
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